Conceal
If you have ever looked at your World of Warcraft screen and wished you could strip away half of the clutter, the Conceal addon was built with you in mind. Instead of juggling a dozen weak auras or rewriting Lua by hand, Conceal gives you a simple toggle-based way to hide the parts of Blizzard's default interface you simply do not want to see. It is lightweight, focused, and does exactly one job extremely well.
What Conceal Actually Does
Conceal allows you to hide specific elements from Blizzard's default UI. Rather than removing the entire interface, it lets you pick and choose which frames disappear, so you can keep the pieces that matter and vanish the rest. This is ideal for players who run a custom UI built from scratch and only need to silence a few stubborn default frames that refuse to cooperate.
The addon supports a wide range of default elements, including:
- Player Frame, Target Frame, and Focus Frame
- Pet Frame and the Pet Bar
- Action Bars 1 through 8
- Micro Menu and Backpack Bars
- Experience and Reputation Bar
- Player Cast Bar
- Objective Tracker
Because these are the exact elements most custom UI setups want gone, Conceal slots neatly into almost any interface overhaul without fighting your other addons for control.
Version Support and Compatibility
Retail and Classic Realms
Conceal was originally written with modern Retail in mind, and that remains its primary target. The original author has noted that the addon should work for Classic as well, though they openly admit they do not play Classic and do not feel inclined to support it officially. That honesty is refreshing, but it also means Classic players may need to test things themselves.
Since the code base is released under GPL3, anyone is free to fork it and maintain their own version. That means community forks have appeared for a variety of legacy clients, and enterprising players have adapted it for TBC, WotLK, Cataclysm, and even MoP era servers. If you are running an older client, checking for a community-maintained fork is often the fastest route to a working copy.
Addon Compatibility Notes
Conceal plays nicely with most UI replacement suites because it does not try to redraw anything. It simply hides default frames, so addons like ElvUI, Bartender, or Dominos can take over the space without visual conflicts. If you use a fully custom interface, Conceal is often the final polish step that removes the last few Blizzard leftovers.
How to Install Conceal
Installation is straightforward, and knowing how to install it correctly saves you from the classic "addon not showing up" headache. The general process looks like this:
- Download Conceal from a trusted addon source and extract the archive.
- Place the extracted folder inside your World of Warcraft Interface/AddOns directory.
- Make sure the folder name matches the .toc file inside it, not a double-nested subfolder.
- Restart the game completely, then enable the addon on the character selection screen.
Once enabled, type /conceal in chat to open the configuration panel and start toggling elements on or off. Changes apply instantly, so you can experiment without reloading your UI every time.
If you prefer a smoother path, the foxygame.net launcher offers a one-click install option that drops Conceal straight into the correct folder for your client version, which removes any guesswork about directory structure or folder naming. For players who maintain multiple clients, that convenience is genuinely hard to beat.
Who Should Use Conceal
Conceal is not aimed at players who want a complete UI overhaul in a single download. It is aimed at tinkerers, minimalists, and anyone who has already invested time building a custom interface and just needs the default frames to get out of the way. If you have ever squinted at a stray reputation bar you could not remove, this addon is your answer.
It is also a great fit for players returning after a long break who want a cleaner screen without relearning an entirely new interface suite. The learning curve is measured in seconds, not hours.
Final Thoughts
Conceal proves that a good addon does not need to do everything. By focusing purely on hiding unwanted default UI elements, it stays fast, stable, and easy to understand. Whether you are on Retail or experimenting with a Classic, TBC, WotLK, Cataclysm, or MoP client through a community fork, Conceal remains one of the simplest ways to reclaim screen space. Download Conceal, toggle what you do not need, and enjoy a cleaner Azeroth.
--- **Update Oct 11, 2026:** Added 4 files for version 12.1.5, 12.1.0, 12.0.7, 1.60.1.